'It is very difficult to make people laugh': Priyadarshan (Ld)

Filmmaker Priyadarshan has given a series of comedy hits with Akshay Kumar, so when the box-office wizard and National Award winner confirms a new film with the Bollywood superstar, fans would naturally be excited.

"Yes, it is happening next year. The film was supposed to happen this year but it had to be pushed. We start shooting next year.  The duo has delivered rib-tickling comedies like "Hera Pheri", "Garam Masala", "Bhagam Bhag" and "Bhool Bhulaiyaa", and elaborating on the new project, Priyadarshan said: "It will be a comedy film. I don't want to take any more risks. Let me entertain my audience. So far, the films in which we both worked have been very successful."

Before his film with Akshay, Priyan, as he is widely known to friends and colleagues, is busy readying his new film "Hungama 2" for release. The comedy features Paresh Rawal, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Meezaan Jaffrey and Pranitha Subhash. The filmmaker clarifies the film is not an extension of his 2004 hit "Hungama".

"It is not a continuation of 'Hungama'. It is a different story treated in the same way as Hungama. There are confusions, situations, comedy of errors and slapstick but the plot is completely different. It will be a laugh riot, I believe," he said.

Priyadarshan's name is synonymous with entertaining comedy films. What are his secret ingredients?

"It is very difficult to make people laugh. It is the most difficult thing to create situations and confusions. Because, the moment it becomes buffoonery, the film will be in bad taste. It should look believable and genuine. Maintaining that balance is important," he replied.